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title: "HAYW: Q2 FY2026 delivered strong sales and profit growth, with guidance reaffirmed and net leverage at 1.5x"
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description: "Q2 FY2026 saw 6% net sales growth and 2% higher net income, with adjusted EBITDA up 5%. North America drove gains, while E&RW faced headwinds. Full-year guidance is reaffirmed, with net leverage at a post-IPO low and continued investment in technology and share repurchases.Original document: Hayward Holdings, Inc. [HAYW] SEC 8-K Current Report — Jul. 29 2026DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# HAYW: Q2 FY2026 delivered strong sales and profit growth, with guidance reaffirmed and net leverage at 1.5x

Q2 FY2026 saw 6% net sales growth and 2% higher net income, with adjusted EBITDA up 5%. North America drove gains, while E&RW faced headwinds. Full-year guidance is reaffirmed, with net leverage at a post-IPO low and continued investment in technology and share repurchases.

Original document: Hayward Holdings, Inc. \[HAYW\] SEC 8-K Current Report — Jul. 29 2026

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